Chapter 714: The Resounding Birdsong

This incident undoubtedly brought about many changes.

Because of social distancing measures, many people stayed at home and didn't go out, resulting in a significant reduction in the use of cars, buses, and trains. Within two months, the atmospheric particulate matter in the air visibly decreased, including the emissions of other pollutants.

As the air became cleaner, various respiratory diseases also became less common.

Noise pollution saw a significant decline, and birds seized the opportunity to sing to their hearts' content.

Some people discovered that they had never noticed the many birds in the city, nor had they ever heard their singing. Now, one could hear the loud songs of birds and the sound of their wings flapping throughout the day.

Many people discussed on social media whether the birds had recently become louder or whether it was an illusion born of idleness at home, with nothing else to do.

In fact, scientists have specifically studied this.